TECH TALK
Nail techs with psoriasis reveal what life is like with the skin condition
Psoriasis is a ‘condition that causes dry, scaly and sometimes itchy or sore patches on the skin,’ according to the NHS. Here, two nail techs share their experiences with psoriasis… “I suffer from seasonal psoriasis on my fingers and hands (mostly during autumn and winter) and psoriatic arthritis,” shares Fie…
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Do AI chatbots like ChatGPT have a place in the nail industry?
Disclaimer: this article is not written by a robot. But it does explore how language processing tools driven by artificial intelligence (AI) technology, or ‘chatbots’, are influencing the nail and beauty sector. As this technology integrates into our lives, many are wary of its place in society – and its…
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Inside the Leeds nail salon known for its Y2K decor & viral nail art
Meet Freya-Poppy Bowden, the Y2K-obsessed nail tech whose Leeds-based salon is every millennial’s dream! Growing up in a family of artists, it is no surprise that Freya-Poppy’s creativity flourished early. At the age of 11, she began experimenting with nail art and quickly fell in love with the medium. She…
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We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Arlene Fraser, of Nails By Arlene, reveals that designs seeing super cute flamingo feature nails have been popular with her clients recently – especially those lucky enough to be jetting off on holiday. “Most of my clients have been…
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Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! The team at Paintbox nail studio, located in the heart of SoHo, Manhattan, tended to the nails of executive assistant at Glossier, Priscilla Quaye, and we love the minimalism of the chic and on-trend manicure. Following a natural…
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Daniella Camilleri, a newbie nail artist of No Chips Allowed, shares her experience from working her first Fashion Week show for Eudon Choi backstage on Pebbles Aikens’nail team… #1 Aside from all black, wear something comfy and flexible. That goes for shoes, too. You will also spend most of your time kneeling or…
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We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Toni Honey, of Tony Honey Nail & Beauty Academy, reveals that soft, nude marble designs have been popular with her clients recently. “I think it’s been requested so much due to the marble craze still being so popular on…
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Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! Animal print is everywhere at the minute with both high fashion and highstreet retailers embracing the likes of leopard and zebra prints across collections. Offer clients a taste of the trend to compliment or stylishly clash with…
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We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Lauren Holmes, of Nailed It Beauty, wears rainbow-inspired nails for a cute and funky look. “To create these nails I used Gelish Cover Pink Structure Gel as my base colour over a layer of nude, so it wasn’t sheer. Then,…
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